Took my BP out & wierd sounds

[Eternal]

Hey guys,

I got my first BP a few weeks ago, and took him out while I cleaned out his cage a bit, today.

As i had him in my hand i noticed a whistle-like sound emits from him as he breathes. Is this normal? It was pretty quiet, but noticeable.

Thanks a lot.

[Brimstone111888]

Unless it is a consistant wheez I wouldn't worry about it. Just monitor it. I have had my pastel just sit there an hiss at me(at the time I though RI), but havn't heard from him since. Just monitor it and if it seems consistant it could be an RI and a vet check is in order.

[MelissaFlipski]

Could be stuck shed in his nostril or an URI - or maybe just a fluke. As Brimstone said, monitor it - if it continues, especially after the next shed, take him to a herp vet - but don't wait until his next shed if you start to notice it more or he starts to pop when he breathes.

Good luck!

PS Admin, move to husbandry?

[no pants man]

My male does the same thing, but in his second year he had a severe respiratory illness. Ever since, he has emitted this low wheezing sound, as if he were breathing heavily, and he's a good healthy snake. I'd say it's nothing to worry about, but just to watch for further signs of a problem.

By the way, I'm new here

[MelissaFlipski]

My male does the same thing, but in his second year he had a severe respiratory illness. Ever since, he has emitted this low wheezing sound, as if he were breathing heavily, and he's a good healthy snake. I'd say it's nothing to worry about, but just to watch for further signs of a problem.

By the way, I'm new here

Welcome aboard! Introduce yourself in off-topic cafe and tell us about your herps!

My BP just got over an URI but still pops. I guess that is different than wheezing? I have a call into the vet now.

PS Should this be in husbandry?